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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Cardi B, Stephen King, Piers Morgan, others react

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Cardi B, Stephen King, Piers Morgan, others react

As tension escalates between Russia and Ukraine, celebrities from around the world have started reacting to the escalating crisis in eastern Europe. This was after Russia announced a “full-scale invasion” into Ukraine.  In the morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in the east of the country. Explosions were shortly reported after […]

Minister condemns treatment of Super Falcons at Abuja airport, as NFF steps

Minister condemns treatment of Super Falcons at Abuja airport, as NFF steps

The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, has condemned the unpleasant treatment of the national women senior football team, the Super Falcons, on their return to the country from Cote d’Ivoire, Thursday morning. The Falcons returned to Abuja from Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, where, just a few hours earlier, they picked a priceless ticket to the […]

Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN camps in Orsumoghu, burst syndicate behind Electoral violence in Enugu

Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN camps in Orsumoghu, burst syndicate behind Electoral violence in Enugu

The Nigerian Army said on Thursday that is troops of 82 Division on Wednesday 23 February 2022 conducted Operations to clear criminal havens, from where members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) operate at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi and Uli in Ihiala and Orsu Local Government Areas of Anambra and the Imo States respectively.

Court orders release of man arrested by ‘Abba Kyari’s team’, fines IGP N5m

Court orders release of man arrested by ‘Abba Kyari’s team’, fines IGP N5m

By Chinonso Alozie, OWERRI The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja, Hon. Justice M. Adebayo, on Thursday, ordered the unconditional release of Jude Chuks Obasi and awarded the sum of N5 million against the Inspector General of Police, IGP, over alleged violation of the fundamental human rights of Obasi.  The lead counsel […]

Buhari opens CBN Lafia Branch

Buhari opens CBN Lafia Branch

“The opening of this edifice today is an occasion of exceptional significance for us, given the fact that it is the first Branch of the CBN to be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari.

World doctors bemoan Russian aggression in Ukraine

World doctors bemoan Russian aggression in Ukraine

By Chioma Obinna The World Medical Association, WMA, has deplored what described as the ’unprecedented aggression’ in Ukraine by the Russian leadership.  The world medical doctors also called on Russian leaders to respect the work of doctors and nurses in the country and the neutrality of health care institutions. READ ALSO:Russia: Evacuate Nigerian citizens in Ukraine now, Reps tell FG […]

Two electrocuted, others injured after power surge in Makurdi

Two electrocuted, others injured after power surge in Makurdi

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Two persons were Thursday morning reportedly electrocuted while three others sustained injuries in the Wadata area of Makurdi town following a sudden surge in electricity supply to the area. Vanguard gathered from an eyewitness in the area that the two dead victims were a nurse and a Junior Secondary School student […]

China opposes any act inciting war, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

China opposes any act inciting war, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

China opposes any act of inciting war and has taken a responsible attitude from the very beginning to persuade all parties not to escalate tensions and incite war, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks at a daily news conference in response to queries on the Ukraine issue. She […]

Corruption: World Bank Group debars AIM Consultants, CEO

Corruption: World Bank Group debars AIM Consultants, CEO

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The World Bank Group  announced a 52 months sanction of AIM Consultants Limited (AIM Consultants), a consultancy company based in Nigeria, and its Managing Director, Engr. Amin Moussalli (Engr. Moussalli) in connection with the company’s corrupt practices as part of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project. Disclosing this in a statement yesterday, […]

Leadership failure responsible for Nigeria’s problems — Diaspora group

Leadership failure responsible for Nigeria’s problems — Diaspora group

A group of concerned Nigerians in the diaspora, under the auspices of Nigerian Patriotic Quest, NPQ, has identified leadership failure as the major cause of the problems facing the country. The group in a communique issued after its recent hybrid meeting held in Washington DC also noted that the strangle hold on the reins of power […]